Many hotels, restaurants, and popular spots are limiting or banning photoshoots without permission because large groups of people, including social media influencers, have been using these places mainly to take pictures instead of enjoying the space. These rules aim to protect privacy, reduce overcrowding, and ensure guests focus on their experience rather than just creating online content.
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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France now requires permission for photoshoots after guests booked meals but mainly took multiple outfit photos.
The Hollies farm shop in Cheshire bans photography and filming from 10am to 4pm due to influencer activity.
Jeremy King, who runs restaurants in London, has expressed frustration about influencers overcrowding his venues.
Some US locations, like a shop in Nantucket and the town of Pomfret, Vermont, have banned influencer photos at specific spots.
In Japan, a screen was placed near a convenience store to stop people from taking photos of Mount Fuji there.
Hotels want to protect guest privacy and the unique atmosphere they offer, not become places just for photo studios.
Some hotels work with influencers for promotion but try to balance this with maintaining the quality of guests’ experiences.
The trend reflects a broader shift from simply documenting moments to being present and enjoying the space.
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A Kenyan court will soon decide the case of pastor Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers accused of causing the deaths of 191 children by forcing them to starve as part of a religious belief. The group believed in avoiding education and modern medicine, claiming this would help the children "meet Jesus." Authorities have found more than 400 bodies buried in a forest near the coast of Kenya connected to this cult.
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Pastor Paul Mackenzie led a religious group called Good News International Ministries since 2003.
Mackenzie and 29 followers face murder charges related to the deaths of 191 children from starvation.
The cult forbade education and modern medical treatment, calling them evil.
Over 400 bodies were found buried in shallow graves in Shakahola forest, near the Kenyan coast.
Some graves held multiple bodies, including very young children, with some found tied and wrapped in bedsheets.
Mackenzie and the followers pleaded not guilty, denying that anyone was forced to die.
Authorities also charge them with terrorism, radicalization, and denying children’s education.
The pastor’s church ran a TV station broadcasting sermons that promoted these beliefs.
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro had a heated debate a week before their runoff election. They accused each other of lying, corruption, and poor plans for the economy, security, and healthcare ahead of the October 25 vote.
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Lula is Brazil’s current president and is running for a fourth term.
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, led the first round of voting.
The debate included personal attacks and accusations of corruption from both sides.
They disagreed on issues like the economy, public security, healthcare, and Brazil’s relations with the US.
Bolsonaro criticized Lula’s social spending, while Lula questioned Bolsonaro’s ties to US President Trump and plans to give Brazil’s minerals to the US.
Polls show the runoff race is very close, with Bolsonaro slightly ahead but Lula gaining ground.
Jair Bolsonaro is in house arrest for a failed coup attempt after losing the 2022 election.
The election reflects deep political divisions within Brazil.
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Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia have publicly shared their grief after the death of Presley Gerber on September 20. Presley Gerber died at a rehab center in Santa Monica at age 27, and his family expressed their love and pride for him while awaiting the official cause of death.
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Presley Gerber died on September 20 at a rehab facility in Santa Monica at age 27.
The official cause of death is not yet confirmed but police suspect an overdose.
Presley had openly spoken about his struggles with addiction and mental health.
His family, including parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and sister Kaia, released statements sharing their heartbreak.
This was the first time the family spoke publicly about his death.
Kaia shared a personal message reflecting on their childhood and her ongoing grief.
The family thanked supporters for their kindness during this difficult time.
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A 140-year-old town hall in Limoges, France, caught fire during protests. The fire damaged the roof and clock tower, causing distress among local residents and condemnation from officials.
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The town hall in Limoges is 140 years old.
It caught fire during recent protests.
The fire destroyed the roof and the clock tower.
Local residents feel shocked and upset about the damage.
Officials have spoken out against the attack.
Limoges is a town in France.
The incident happened amid ongoing protests.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial for allegedly killing Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. A police officer friend testified that Lamarre-Condon called her a month after the arrest, saying “not everything in the news is true” and expressing his feelings before she ended the call. The trial also revealed details about Lamarre-Condon's past relationship with one of the victims.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024 using his police service weapon.
Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two murder charges and one charge of aggravated break and enter.
A police officer friend, Dayna Schagen, received a call from Lamarre-Condon a month after his arrest where he said “not everything in the news is true.”
Lamarre-Condon and victim Jesse Baird had an on-and-off relationship during 2023, which ended in November 2023.
Lamarre-Condon admitted to checking Baird’s phone without permission, which caused tension in their relationship.
Days before the murders, Lamarre-Condon asked a colleague about how police respond to gunshot reports on the radio.
After news of the couple’s disappearance, Schagen suspected Lamarre-Condon might be involved but received no clear response from him.
Lamarre-Condon used his police radio knowledge in a way that was mentioned during the trial.
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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has said it will give 5% of its shares to a new fund that supports public good projects. This share will increase as the company's value grows, and the fund will focus on helping with issues like job changes caused by AI.
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Anthropic is an AI company that created the assistant Claude.
The company will set aside 5% of its shares to the “Anthropic Public Benefit Fund.”
The share percentage can increase by 2% for every 50% rise in the company's value.
The fund will support nonprofits and groups affected by AI, such as workers needing new jobs.
Anthropic has already committed $200 million to study AI's impact on jobs.
The fund will not be used for political lobbying or donations.
Anthropic is a public benefit corporation registered in Delaware.
The company plans to go public on the US stock market before the end of 2026, possibly valued over $2 trillion.
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Democrat Troy Jackson said he does not regret telling his opponent, Senator Susan Collins, to "shut up" during a debate. The moment happened when an anti-data center protester interrupted the debate.
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Troy Jackson is a Democratic candidate.
Susan Collins is a Republican Senator from Maine.
The situation occurred during a candidate debate.
The debate was interrupted by a protester against data centers.
Jackson told Collins to "shut up" during this interruption.
Jackson said he does not regret making that comment.
The comment was discussed in an interview on CNN's “State of the Union.”
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President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive sanctions against Russia, saying he wants Russia to keep negotiating peace with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized this move, saying it helps Russia’s war effort and hurts Ukraine.
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President Trump blocked many U.S. sanctions against Russia just before they were set to start.
Trump said waiving sanctions keeps Russia willing to negotiate peace in the war with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said lifting sanctions on Russia will strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military actions.
Zelenskyy called Putin a terrorist and said he hopes President Trump will clarify his position.
Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war and criticized Ukraine’s actions against Russian fuel sites.
Trump announced plans for Russia to supply over 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel to global markets to lower fuel prices.
This decision upset Ukraine, many U.S. officials, and European partners, who say it rewards Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and the U.S. remain in close diplomatic talks, aiming for peace despite ongoing attacks on energy sites in both countries.
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A fast-moving grass fire caused a tragic accident at a Canadian military base in Alberta. Four military members died, and 19 others are in critical condition after a training exercise was affected by strong winds that spread the fire quickly.
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The accident happened at a military base in Alberta, Canada.
A grass fire spread rapidly due to strong winds.
Four armed service members lost their lives.
Nineteen others are critically injured and hospitalized.
The incident occurred during a training exercise.
Authorities have linked the tragedy directly to the fire’s fast movement.
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An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna had to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after a bomb threat was reported. The Bulgarian air force escorted the plane, passengers were safely evacuated, and an investigation is underway.
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The flight was an Airbus A320 traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna.
The plane diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, and landed safely.
Bulgarian air force sent a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the flight.
There were 51 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
Passengers were evacuated without any injuries reported.
Authorities conducted a full security search of the plane after landing.
The incident follows a recent hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Similar recent incidents involved fighter jets escorting commercial flights in Europe due to security alerts.
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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, will give 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund to support nonprofit work and address AI’s effects on jobs. This comes as the company prepares for a possible stock market debut valuing it over $1 trillion.
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Anthropic plans to allocate 5% of its shares to a fund focused on public good.
The fund aims to support nonprofits and efforts related to AI’s impact on employment.
Shares in the fund will not be used for political lobbying or donations.
The company may add another 2% of shares to the fund if its board agrees.
Anthropic warned in its IPO filing that AI could pose serious risks to humanity.
The company’s revenue grew 45% to $16.8 billion in the third quarter of 2024.
Job cuts in tech are connected to AI-driven efficiency gains worldwide.
Research says AI could affect up to 40% of jobs globally and 60% in rich countries.
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Robert McClelland, a former Labor attorney general and federal judge, has been chosen as the new head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. He and Christopher Savundra, the new deputy commissioner, will start five-year terms in January.
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Robert McClelland served as attorney general from 2007 to 2011 under the Rudd government.
He has been deputy chief justice of the federal circuit and family court of Australia since 2018.
McClelland was appointed to the court by the Coalition government in 2015.
The first anti-corruption commission head, Paul Brereton, resigned in May due to criticism.
Attorney General Michelle Rowland said McClelland was chosen through a fair and competitive process.
Christopher Savundra was named deputy commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Both appointments were approved unanimously by the Parliamentary Joint Committee.
Their five-year terms start on January 11 next year.
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China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026, slightly improving from earlier in the year. This growth was helped by a rise in exports linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, even though domestic spending remained weak.
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China’s economy grew 4.5% in July to September 2026, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter.
This growth rate is at the lower end of Beijing’s annual target of 4.5%-5%.
Exports increased due to global demand for AI-related technology, like computer chips and data center parts.
China’s trade surplus is expected to surpass last year’s record of $1.2 trillion.
Domestic problems include a property market slump with a 20% drop in investment and weak consumer spending.
The government introduced support measures, such as lower interest rates and subsidies for homebuyers, to boost the economy.
Western countries, including the US and the EU, have criticized China because its cheap exports hurt their manufacturers.
There is uncertainty about whether the large investments in AI infrastructure will lead to big profits.
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Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones in a large attack on Russian targets near St. Petersburg, causing fires, one death, and multiple injuries. The strike damaged oil facilities, homes, and infrastructure, while Ukraine and the US showed tensions over sanctions and peace efforts related to the war.
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Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to attack Russian sites in and near St. Petersburg.
The raid caused fires at an oil terminal, an oil depot, and warehouses, injuring five people and killing one.
Russian authorities said 145 drones were shot down and about 20,000 people lost electricity after the strikes.
The attacks disrupted flights at St. Petersburg’s main airport and affected a logistics hub and data center.
Russian defense reported neutralizing 1,015 Ukrainian drones over 15 regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea.
President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy and delayed new US sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and accused Russia of causing blackouts.
Zelenskyy spoke about ongoing US-Ukraine diplomacy and said intelligence sharing with the US resumed after a pause.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the United States against restarting attacks on Iran. He said Iran also has tasks it wants to complete and cautioned the U.S. to be careful.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister is Abbas Araghchi.
He issued the warning on a social media platform called X.
The warning was directed at the United States.
Araghchi said that when the U.S. previously tried to “finish the job,” Iran became stronger.
He suggested the U.S. could try again but warned there would be consequences.
Iran claims it has “unfinished jobs” it wants to complete.
The message implies tension between Iran and the U.S. over potential attacks.
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One year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, the stolen items have not been found. Four suspects remain in jail awaiting trial, but police have no new leads on where the jewels might be.
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The theft happened on October 19, 2025, at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Thieves disguised as workers used special cutting tools to break in and stole eight valuable items, including jewelry from Empress Eugenie.
The stolen items are worth about $100 million and are historic pieces from the 19th century.
All four main suspects were arrested within 10 days and live in northern Paris suburbs.
Despite searching their homes and nearby places, police have not found the jewels.
Experts think the jewels might be hidden locally or were given to someone else to sell.
Police hope one suspect might confess and give information about the jewels’ location.
It is possible the jewels were taken out of France and prepared to be resold by breaking them down, especially diamonds that can be recut and sold again without easy detection.
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Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in ten years, causing a thick, toxic haze in the region. This haze has made the air very unhealthy and has caused many people to get lung and breathing problems. The smoke has also spread to nearby countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
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Wildfires in Indonesia are at their worst level in a decade.
The fires produce a toxic haze that covers large areas of Indonesia.
Air pollution levels are very high in central Kalimantan, a region in Indonesia.
Many residents have respiratory illnesses due to the haze.
The smoke has traveled to neighboring countries including Singapore and Malaysia.
The haze is making the air quality hazardous, meaning it is unsafe to breathe.
The BBC reporter Liza Tambunan is reporting from the wildfire-affected area.
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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was targeted in a shooting while leaving a football club in Mumbai but did not get hurt. Police are investigating the attack, which also injured his driver and has raised safety concerns for public figures in India.
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Tiger Shroff was in a car leaving a football club in the Juhu area of Mumbai when gunmen fired shots at him.
The actor did not have any gunshot wounds, but his driver was injured.
Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde visited Shroff and said the attack left him and his mother shaken.
Police are treating the shooting as an attempt to intimidate and have promised to stop such violence.
The attack adds to recent incidents targeting celebrities and politicians in India, including a 2024 shooting at Salman Khan’s home and the killing of politician Baba Siddique.
Tiger Shroff is 36 years old and comes from a family of actors. He started acting in 2014 and also plays for Mumbai FC, a football club.
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A recent expedition searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane has found that a large object seen in satellite images on a remote Pacific island is not part of her aircraft. Instead, the object is likely a group of trees, and no clear plane wreckage was found, but other artifacts were discovered and will be studied further.
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The expedition was looking for the plane of Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937 while flying around the world.
The search focused on Nikumaroro, a remote island in Kiribati, where satellite images showed a suspicious object in 2020.
Researchers concluded the object was probably large trees on a sandy area, not plane wreckage.
By the time the team arrived, much debris had broken down or washed away, leaving only a Y-shaped fragment.
The team found other items, like a 30-inch steel tube in a lagoon, which need more study.
Amelia Earhart’s disappearance remains a mystery, with no final answers from this expedition.
Researchers continue to explore the idea that Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan may have landed and been stranded on Nikumaroro.
The search was funded by private donors and involved researchers from Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute.
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